In the developing world, over 4000 children die daily from diarrheal diseases caused by lack of basic sanitation. While less dire, in the developed world the prohibitive cost of infrastructure leads many rural users to resort to a common pit latrine. It doesn't have to be this way. Sanivation seeks to change the face of world sanitation. Sanivation is a ...
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Health, Safety, and Environmental Officer
- Job TypeFull Time
- QualificationDiploma
- Experience3 - 5 years
- LocationNairobi
- Job FieldSafety and Environment / HSE 
Responsibilities:
Health & Safety
- Develop, implement, and maintain project-specific Health and Safety plans in compliance with national legislation and international standards.
- Conduct regular site inspections and safety audits to identify hazards, non-compliances, and improvement opportunities.
- Ensure that all personnel on site, including subcontractors and visitors, receive appropriate safety inductions and training.
- Lead incident investigations and root cause analyses, and ensure implementation of corrective actions.
- Maintain and report on HSE performance indicators, near misses, and incidents.
- Collaborate with supervision consultants to ensure consistent HSE enforcement and reporting across all works.
Environmental Management
- Monitor the implementation of the project’s Environmental Social & Health Management Plans (ESHMP) aligned with local environmental regulations and Sanivation’s environmental policy.
- Monitor construction activities to minimize environmental impact, including air quality, noise, water use, waste management, and biodiversity protection.
- Ensure proper waste segregation, disposal, and materials handling procedures are followed.
- Liaise with regulatory bodies and environmental consultants as needed to ensure compliance.
Social Welfare & Compliance
- Promote and monitor adherence to labor standards, gender equity, community relations, and grievance mechanisms.
- Identify and mitigate any adverse social impacts associated with construction activities.
- Facilitate training and awareness sessions on community relations and social safeguards for site personnel.
Collaboration & Communication
- Coordinate with local communities and stakeholders to ensure transparent and respectful engagement throughout the project lifecycle.
- Serve as the key liaison between Sanivation’s internal teams and external contractors on all HSE matters.
- Work closely with the operations team to ensure that construction decisions support long-term operational safety and sustainability.
- Participate in regular construction meetings to provide HSE input into planning, risk assessments, and design adjustments.
- Coordinate emergency preparedness and response drills with relevant stakeholders.
Qualifications:
- Diploma in Health and Safety or related degree
- 3-5 years of experience in health and safety roles at busy sites
- DOSH/NEBOSH certified
- In-depth understanding of OSHA regulations, DOSH guidelines, and other relevant health and safety legislation
- Experience in Environmental and Social regulations and compliance in Kenya
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- Good analytical and strategic thinking skills and attention to details
- Proficiency in using standard office software (e.g., MS Office Suite)
Method of Application Interested and qualified? Go to Sanivation on coda.io to apply
